Early Years Assistant (DP23YO)
(E/EYA/L/0102)
Fixed Term (Until 31 March 2027) – 20 hours per week
Lisburn Sure Start
£14,040 per annum
Job Background
Lisburn Sure Start is currently seeking to recruit an Early Years Assistant. The candidate will be able to provide a range of coordinated services to families with children pre-birth up to the age of 4 years.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist with the planning and delivery of safe, welcoming, inclusive and stimulating activities for young children.
- Support childrens play, learning, exploration and development, indoors and outdoors.
- Help provide activities and experiences that reflect childrens ages, stages of development, interests and individual needs.
- Support childrens emotional, social, physical, language, communication and cognitive development.
- Observe childrens play and progress and share relevant information with the Early Years Coordinator and other appropriate staff.
- Follow agreed approaches to promoting positive behaviour, using respectful and nurturing interactions.
- Promote childrens safety, welfare and wellbeing in all aspects of the role.
- Follow safeguarding and child protection policies, procedures and reporting requirements.
- Report any concerns about a childs welfare, development or safety promptly to the
- designated officer, following agreed procedures.
- Help create an environment where every child and family is welcomed, respected and included.
- Respond sensitively to childrens individual needs and support their participation in activities.
- Share observations or concerns about a childs development with the Early Years Coordinator.
- Follow agreed strategies for supporting children with additional needs.
- Build positive, respectful relationships with parents and carers.
- Encourage parents and carers to take part in their childs play and learning during sessions.
- Offer general information and practical support within the scope of the role, seeking guidance when required.
Essential Criteria:
- NVQ Level 3 Child Care qualification or equivalent or working towards qualification
- 1 years paid / unpaid experience working in an early years setting or an additional needs setting
- Grade C or above including English Language and Mathematics or equivalent
- Clean drivers licence, access to transport and Business (Class) Car Insurance for the vehicle and driver
Application:
A satisfactory Access NI Enhanced / Standard disclosure or Garda Clearance is required prior to commencement of employment.
Bryson adheres to Access NI Code of Practice available upon request.
For more information, or a full job description/person specification, please contact the HumanResources Department Tel: or email:Application packs are downloadable from where there is also the option to apply online.
The closing date for the receipt of completed applications is:
Friday 23rd October at 5pm
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